Meanings
Suggesting the identification of something by how it smells.
How to pronounce "nose test":
AU
An informal method for determining whether something is authentic, credible, or ethical, by using one's common sense or sense of propriety.
An inspection of an object using the sense of smell, as for freshness of food.
An inspection of the nasal passages or a trial of their function, as for breathing difficulties.
Example Sentences
1
I performed a nose test on the milk to see if it had gone bad.
2
Before buying a perfume, I always do a nose test to determine if I like the scent.
3
The restaurant chef did a nose test to check if the spices were balanced in the dish.
4
The wine connoisseur conducted a nose test to identify the different aromas in the wine.
5
He used a nose test to determine which fabric softener had the most pleasant scent.
